Best Friends Pet Adoption Center

We’ve consistently had a perfect experience with Best Friends Animal Shelter in Los Angeles! From the moment we started fostering cats through them, everything has been smooth and enjoyable. The staff is incredibly supportive, responsive, and clearly dedicated to the well-being of every animal. They provide everything needed to make fostering easy, and they’re always there to answer questions or offer guidance. It’s inspiring to see how committed they are to finding each pet a loving home, and we’re so grateful to be a part of this mission. If you’re looking to foster, adopt, or volunteer, we highly recommend Best Friends – they truly make a difference!

We adopted a sweet 2 yo kitty from here and had a great experience! This is by far the cleanest, most well kept shelter I’ve visited. The staff and volunteers were friendly and made the process easy. They also have an amazing policy to take back any animal adopted from them, at any time in case it doesn’t work out. We were sent home with a nice bag of food, some wet food, and treats to make it easy to get started.

I give five stars for friendliness of staff but I was not happy with the meet and greet. First, picture of Blake was misleading. He ended up being larger and stronger than I imagined. He had an infection and was taking antibiotics, which I hadn’t been told about. He had way more energy than I expected. I think a better description of the dog be included in bio and not just a pic of their head. I wish I could have taken him!

I am writing this with so much gratitude! My first foster with Best Friends was adopted tonight and they were incredible throughout the entire process. As a foster parent I felt extremely included and supported throughout the whole process. The staff is beyond friendly and accessible to you for any questions. All supplies were provided to me, I didn’t pay a single penny while my foster was in my care. They were always available if I had any questions and even let me attend my fosters meet and greet and adoption. They do everything they can to set fosters and foster dogs up for success from the very beginning, from helping introduce the foster dog to other members of the home, to have a foster chat line available, they’re just incredible. I could tell my adopter was also so happy. I can’t recommend fostering or adopting through Best Friends enough! ❤️

I came in while the Eaton fire was active and this morning they decided to close for shelter but upon arriving and understanding we drove some ways to adopt they still allowed us to come in look at the dog we seen online and assisted us with fostering/ adoption with so much ease and we are in love. Thank you guys our family is now complete

Volunteer pet adoption center. You can adopt cats and dogs here or foster them and they will supply everything you need from blankets to food to leashes. I had a sleepover with one of the dogs for 3 days and he was well trained and we had a good time!

In October 2017 I adopted Luna, my baby bear. She’s gonna be 12 years old in November .. and I am just so grateful she’s in my life, she’s my furry baby. At this adoption center the process was easy and everyone was helpful and kind. I want to encourage whoever is thinking about adopting a dog! They are angels that just need a forever home! Luna has saved my life in so many ways! We’ve had so many adventures! I want you to experience the same!! ♥️🐾🐾

I adopted a dog in 2012 with Best Friends, but he passed of old age in 2024. Decided to adopt another dog recently and went back to Best Friends. Their staff is very knowledgeable and pet/people friendly. Got very detailed information about our new dog, and they answered all my questions and concerns every step of the adoption process. Best Friends and even the foster parent checked up on us after the adoption and are always available when we have called back with questions. Mia of Best Friends was wonderful in helping us through the entire process.

I came here yesterday because I am very interested in fostering and or adopting a new dog. Visiting Best Friends Pet Adoption Center was a truly heartwarming experience. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by the kind and knowledgeable staff who took the time to thoughtfully explain the fostering and adoption process. The one staff member even gave us a mini tour to see their dog Simba who was the only one available for fostering at the moment. All the others were only available for adoption. Unfortunately, since I am only looking for small to small-medium sized dogs there wasn't a match for me yet. But it was so great to see the row of dogs held in this warmly heated section of the center who all had mini lifted cot like beds to rest on instead of having to lay on the cold floor. The facility was so clean, well-maintained, and heated, providing a comfortable environment for the animals, who were kept safe and warm inside this wonderful non-profit, no-kill center. The kitties are displayed right by the entrance so that your heart can view and connect with animals as soon as you walk inside their facility. I learned so much during my visit and felt inspired by the care and dedication of everyone involved. During my visit, they didn't have any small to small-medium sized dogs that I hoped for but I hope to go back frequently to check on their on going availability for incoming dogs to come. Crossing fingers. Overall, it was a splendid experience, and I'm excited to return soon with the hope of finding the perfect dog to adopt.

The facilities are nice, but they will lie to your face. We fell in love with a cat who was sadly being treated for ringworm. We said we'll wait until she's cured to adopt her. A couple days later, they said the treatment was finished, she no longer has it, we can get her. Well, two weeks later and guess who has ringworm? Me. So I called and they suggested I got in from my gym (!!!). Ok, no, I don't go to a gym, it's from the cat. So we bring her back in to be checked, they said she didn't have it. Well, two months later and guess who has it? The cat. It never went away, now it's all over the house, and we have to pay hundreds of dollars to get it taken care of. We love our cat and would've waited to adopt her until the ringworm was fully gone, but they are complete liars and now we have this mess on our hands.

This no-kill adoption center met my expectations 100% and all the staff was so kind. After losing my soul-dog years back, I knew I wouldn't feel ready to adopt another dog in the near future but missed having a companion. I decided to adopt a cat and coming here was the best decision. All the animals look very well taken care of and the staff was so friendly and answered all of my questions. I ended up joining their foster program to foster my cat to make sure we'd be a good fit for each other. I ended up adopting her and came here to let others know to adopt not shop! There's so many animals in needs of homes and i definitely recommend looking to Foster here as well if you're not ready to adopt. This was my first time fostering ever and it was such a great experience. Everyone was so supportive and they set me up for success to foster. Thank you best friends LA for helping me find my baby Cake!

Wanted to write an update on this rescue organisation because they did such an amazing job during the recent Los Angeles fires rescuing animals from shelters in LA so there would be more room for displaced pets. They also sent a lot of pets to their location in Utah so they could rescue even more. I've been a fan of the Best Friends organisation for many years and they have my heart even more now! I have visited the center in Los Angeles and it is a nice facility with very friendly people! I would suggest looking here if you are looking to adopt or foster. They have dogs and cats.

I came there to adopt a cat a year ago. The facility was great. And I am still happy that I came that day, fall in love with my cat from a first sight

What a beautiful center! The staff is so friendly and the center is so well maintained. I am looking for a smaller dog to adopt and came across this center. Unfortunately I didn't find one to adopt but I'll be visiting more often. There is parking provided next to the center. However there is plenty of street parking as well.

What a beautiful center! I had the pleasure of going to their kitten college day. It was very informative and I highly recommend going to their events. I can't wait to come back and volunteer here and even foster some kitties. The kittens and cats were adorable and well cared for. Everyone was so nice. They also have visitor parking which is great but I did see street parking as well. 10/10 location!

I used to volunteer there and they treat their animals very carefully to make sure that the kittens and the cats do not spread any germs from one cage to another. The workers there are friendly and very accommodating .

Two years later, Lyra is now a certified emotional support animal. She has save my life. I honestly wouldn't be alive if I had not found her. Thanks again for helping me find the most precious little lady in my life. If, like me, you struggle with mental health, isolation, depression or anxiety, (reach out for help) and please consider adopting a friend. You don't have to be a perfect pet parent, they bring out the best in us. So important to have a furry little companion on the tough days.

We went to a Best Friends Cat Adoption Event in Chatsworth last weekend planning more to just look and only adopting if we felt connected. I had seen a kitten at the west LA office that I connected with, but they were not available yet for adoption. I was so happy to see her at the Cat Adoption event! We decided to adopt her and the adoption process was AMAZING! They walked us through her history, where she was found, and disclosed any health conditions to us (she didn't have any). She had already received her first couple set of shots and she was also spayed. And we got a super cute Honey Pot bed to bring home with our kitty! Because it was an event, we scored some Best Friend branded canned food covers and a Best Friend branded leash. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're interested in adopting! We were also told, that for any reason things don't work out, they'll happily take her back. Which I appreciate as a first time cat owner, it can be a bit scary but the guarantee helped calm my nerves. Anyway, it's been two weeks and we love her so much! We couldn't dream of ever giving her back! She's adventurous and playful and loves all of the attention we give her :) Thank you so much again,

Beautiful place for dogs to live in before they find their forever home. I adopted a 12 year old Manchester Terrier named Roxy. She has entertained me to no end. I love her to death and she doesn't want to leave my side. Thanks so much to Best Friends to have fixed her up and eased her pain so she can get a chance a a great life. Janet

There was no effort to assist despite language barrier. It was unfortunate because we were looking to save a dogs life. I understand the overwhelming feeling of being bogged down. But at least for next time, we can try something else. Thank you for answering the call when we were looking for help, it does mean a lot.

Pet shelters usually make me so sad for the animals, but this place is big, warm, and inviting and you can tell the animals are very well cared for. It still breaks my heart that I can't take them all home, but it makes it easier knowing they are in the best place they can be before they find their furever home

If you're looking for a professional, trusted, reliable place to adopt - or volunteer! - Best Friends / NKLA is your place. The facility is absolutely gorgeous and welcoming, as are the staff. Everyone is so friendly and passionate about keeping animals safe, happy, and secure in their furever home. They rescue, rehabilitate, and place dogs and cats of all ages and types. They do an amazing job of keeping the facility smelling nice, and looking amazing. I've been here several times and have always had a lovely interaction with everyone. And they know their stuff! They're more than happy to help with key advice, supplies, general information, and more as you begin or continue your journey with your furbaby. Go check it out :)

My beautiful puppy, monthly follow up for 3 months. All I all an amazing positive experience. Figg came to me spayed, vaccinated and micro chipped and she was free in the month of June ( sponsored by Walmart I believe).

staff were sweet, kind, helpful, and informing. we loved seeing and playing with the cats of our choosing and chose meteorite. they gave us wet and dry food, as well as a cardboard crate for him. he was fixed and healthy. they also have a lifetime policy with their pets where they will take them back if needed.

I had a great experience with this company. I first had reached out to them with information on adopting and the person that I spoke to was super sweet and super nice. Then I found out that for the month of june they had free adoptions for cats. I have been wanting a cat for the longest and it felt like this was the best opportunity to take advantage of this offer. So I did. I adopted two cats. I originally just was going to adopt one.. but one employees convinced me because one alone cat will get lonely Previous names: BLIZZARD = Gunther MOCHI= BMO

I cannot recommend this rescue. It's very nice inside and clean for the animals- but when I went, it was at 30% capacity for dogs. I found that sad there was so much space yet the SPCA is overflowing. This place is very well funded, yet not many dogs... I tried to apply to foster dogs here and when I got to the very end of the long application I was met with a surprise. They make you sign an NDA for yourself, spouse, children, next of kin, executors, and more. You are not allowed to talk about your duties and the condition of animals to anyone. So if you see something bad happening and you post about it, you can be sued. They also own your intellectual property meaning, if you take a photo of the animal- they own it. If you make a drawing of a dog you fostered for free, they own it. You'd never be allowed to sell it on Etsy or put it on a shirt because it's theirs. Here are photos of the contract I would have had to sign to be a free volunteer to foster and help animals. Just unreal and very shady. Literally having you sign an NDA for your children and spouse?!! How is that even legal? Think twice before you foster here.

Thank you so much! Fantastic adoption facility. Our kitty is such a good boy and adoption process was quick and easy and caring. The follow up cake gift was so thoughtful.

Didn't end up adopting from here but they were awesome people who really cared Scott the animals. Five stars!

I have waited three months to write to make sure I am communicating after reflection and after my dog adjusted and is doing better. I adopted my second dog from this location. The facility is beautiful and the protocols ease the stress of meeting and greeting your potential dog. I tend to adopt senior dogs -- so I have experience from other rescue organizations, for context. What I found at Best Friends is there eagerness to give me a dog -- without screening to make sure it is the right fit for me, or to be truthful on what they know about the dog's history. While you may feel "judged" from other rescues, the other organizations come from a place of trying to not traumatize the dog with a returned dog. I found Best Friends eagerly giving me Leo and we quickly moved to the adoption paperwork. Leo had already been returned once, after being in a couple's home for six weeks. Then he was given to two different foster homes over the next six weeks. The paperwork downplayed Leo's aggression with visitors in the home (that was later verified more clearly to me by the last foster parent). At the end of the paperwork, I was told I would be guided by a behavior specialist for his separation anxiety. Then came the pet insurance sales person. I politely declined. She then said, "You should at least buy it for your smaller dog (who I brought in to make sure they were okay together) because Leo may attack him when you get home." Are you serious? You're instilling fear in me for a sales pitch, but you offer *NO* guidance to avoid an attack. No behavioral specialist ever came in. I was not warned or prepared how aggressive Leo would be with visitors to my home (I was told he'd bark). It was beyond a bark, it was vicious. As an experienced adopter and advocate for adoption this is the first time I felt way over my head with a rescue dog. I reached out to Best Friends for behavioral help. A week went by, and the pet insurance sales solicitations kept coming, but no response for behavioral help. Finally, someone from the national organization called me and told me I could return Leo if it wasn't working out. I said I did not want to return him -- he had been traumatized enough -- but I wanted help acclimating him. They sent me links to webinars and materials to read online and links to trainers who did not serve the West Los Angeles area -- which was odd to me. I reached out to a friend who ran an rescue organization and she referred me to a trainer. Both she and the trainer explained to me that no reputable trainer works with Best Friends because of their protocols of having "noses in, noses out". They deal with volume (and are fine with the returns based on their statistics) and that their priority is FUNDRAISING. They are also THE REASON shelters in Los Angeles are overcrowded. Its NO-KILL MOVEMENT has resulted in the current over-crowding at shelters. The trainer explained to me that Best Friends likes the shelters full -- because that leads to more money raised. Best Friends is also against mandatory spay/neuter (as documented on their site). Again, more dogs in shelters means more fundraising opportunities for Best Friends. Why would they not support spay/neuter. They are good at fundraising. Yes. Taking care of dogs. No. I realize my opinion is debatable and I'm sure Best Friends will fire back with their rationale. But, as a dog rescue advocate, I can tell you my personal experience -- please adopt from, and especially donate to, other rescues. (I'm sparing you the story of the other senior dog I adopted from Best Friends). I gave them the benefit of the doubt the first time. This second time, led to this review. I will say that Leo (now Chester) is doing just fine and it worked out. But, if I was your average adopter, all Best Friends said was "return him". I recognize a dog isn't a hand bag. And, had Best Friends done a better job screening Leo in the first place -- he wouldn't have been returned multiple times. I wish Best Friends realized that when people return dogs, their next stop is with a breeder. In my opinion, BEST FRIENDS IS THE PROBLEM -- not the solution to our dog over-population in Los Angeles. Best Friends needs to change their protocols -- or continue to fundraise and give the money to rescue organizations who are good with dogs, but bad with fundraising. That is what they would do if they truly cared about dogs. I visited the WLA shelter many times while considering adoption this time. There are big dogs there that have been there for YEARS in a concrete jail. That is no way to live. While euthanasia is heart wrenching, I'd rather some of these dogs not have to live the awful life they currently live because of Best Friend's NKLA movement. We, as dog rescue advocates, need to stop the policies of Best Friends. And, at minimum, shift donations to other rescues like Lange Foundation.

Got my Daughter a cat here and she is so happy, definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to adopt a animal. Staff is so sweet and caring to you and it's a kill free shelter.

I adopted my cat from here in 2017. Paid $25 with promotion event. He is the best cat ever in my life. Extremely healthy and friendly . The cat has very interesting personality which caused many people come ask me to "sell" him with $500, $2000, and even $3000. now is 2023 and the kitty is turning to be a senior almost. I am just so thankful to NKLA for giving me a chance to have such a sweet kitty. Thumbs up

BEST FRIENDS! Wow. My GF has wanted a kitty for a while and this pet adoption place was a perfect solution. Super organized, insanely nice staff, and LOOK! WE FOUND THE ONE. The people clearly care about the animals here, the location is super clean and on top of it, and the initial adoption process was easy and fun. I'm now a cat dad and it felt right starting that journey with Best Friends!

Almost 2 years ago I adopted a kitty from this adoption site and it was one of the best decisions I've made. The adoption process was thorough and everyone who works here is very kind! He's a happy, healthy, cuddly cat. What made me adopt him was his reaction when I first got to pet him, he was so excited for some affection. I went home to think about it and ended up coming back the next day because I couldn't let him go. Thank you best friends and NKLA!

We adopted wishbone (2018) his name is now Maxx. He has been a huge blessing in our lives and he is also a dads pup ! He now 5 years old we adopted him at 1 1/2. Thank you NKLA

I got my baby Boba here, she's a black cat and has been a blessing in my life. The adoption process was so easy and the people working there were so nice. The place was so clean and didn't smell like animals either. One thing that is comforting to know is that they have a "lifetime return" so if there is ever a reason you need to take your pet back they will take them. They want to make sure that your dog or cat doesn't end up in the street. I would never ever do that but it's just nice to know they really emphasized that and care. I will definitely come here again to get my cat a sibling because of the great experience we had!

This is by far the best pet rescue around. They have a professional staff as well as helpful volunteers. The facility is clean and cheerful. They helped us adopt a wonderful dog and made sure that she was healthy when she came to us. The adoption counselors and behaviorists gave us helpful information to help us with the transition. Love these people! Thank you so much!

The best animal shelter ever. I adopted two kittens from here and the experience was nothing but perfect. This shelter is no kill and extremely clean. 10/10 recommend.

I am a extremely proud volunteer at NKLA pet adoption Center! I support their mission and all that they do! All of the volunteers and staff at this adoption center truly love animals and what they do. I'm no spring chicken when it comes volunteering and this to be the most beautiful adoption center I've ever seen. They also make volunteering a breeze and not complicated so you get to spend as much time as possible with the cats or dogs. I've walked many dogs around the area. If you're interested in adopting a dog or cat or even volunteering I highly recommend this place.

I must say that I am completely surprised that the Best Friends Animal Society pet adoption center only gets an average of four stars. For me giving it five stars would not be enough. Before visiting this facility I visited a few other shelters in the area in search of a cat for myself and my eight year old son. Many of them required an appointment to show up, or they were not able to do same-day adoption; or they charged high fees for adoption. The Best Friends Animal Society was terrific in every way. 1. First - The facility is super clean. I felt I could eat off the floor. This itself suggests that the animals are well taken care of. 2. The staff was extremely nice and extremely knowledgeable about how to care for a cat. 3. The selection of pets to adopt was wonderful. 4. Once we selected the cat they spent a lot of time educating us on things we needed to know. 5. They provided us with an extremely detailed medical report on the kitten including all of her vaccinations in addition to a vaccine schedule she needed moving forward. 6. They also offered to neuter a kitten all without charge. 7. Most significantly for my eight year old boy, they allowed us to take her home that day with same-day adoption - and all of this at no charge. Basically after driving around to three or four other facilities in Los Angeles and either not finding a kitten or not finding a place they could do same-day adoption, The Best Friends Animal Society had a wonderful selection of kittens, all of whom were clean and well taken care of, and allowed us to take her home that day with same-day adoption all at no charge. This is a simply wonderful place! One more thing - my son just reminded me that about two weeks after we brought our kitten home we received a cake in the mail!

Love this place so much! I've adopted two kittens from here. They are so nice and it's a great center.

The best of the best Everyone was so helpful and kind I rescued my Taz from there and will find another kitty, soon, also

I adopted amber(previously Matterhorn) from NKLA about 3 weeks ago. I had been emailing a lot of dog rescue places previously but the wait to get a dog took a while, so I decided to just walk into NKLA. The staff was so nice, especially Ruth. I was able to meet amber out back in the patio and the next day, I filled out an application and brought her home. She has been an angel since bringing her home and can't believe how lucky we are to have such an amazing dog join our family. NKLA made the process easy, but also gave me a lot of information to take home with me. They are really easy to contact too if I have any additional questions. So so happy with my experience with NKLA!

This is an amazing adoption facility. It's a no-kill shelter that try's to rescue other urgent need animals. It's beautiful and very clean inside. All the staff our kind and informative. Hoping I can help to foster in the near future.

I'm so happy I adopted my adorable fur baby from here!! This place is great at everything they do. Staff is very nice and this shelter is very nice and clean compared to others. All dogs have their own videos so you can get to know a little bit more about them. I thought this was very neat. The young lady that helped me was very helpful and she gave me insight on the dog I was interested in adopting. You can spend some alone time with the dog you're interested on in a separate room. The adoption fee is very affordable, and all their shots are included. They also include a bag of food and they're microchipped.

Let me start by saying that I used to volunteer at a no-kill animal shelter for 2 years. I know that working in a shelter requires patience, love for animals, and people skills. NKLA has no people skills. Came here on a Saturday with my husband as we were looking to adopt or foster a pet. Some of the employees and especially the volunteers here were rude and distant. We asked for more information about one of the dogs, we just wanted to know a little about his history, where he came from and if he has any medical issues. We had to sign in and wait for our name to be called. While we were waiting, we noticed how clean and neat the facility is, big and spacious, so much different from the city shelters. However, we didn't appreciate the attitude of the girl who called our name and was waiting for us at the front desk. She was rude and unpleasant. All we wanted is to spend some time with the dog we were interested in, while a volunteer is present with us, of course. We felt like we were been pushed away or dismissed by her. Why not give us a smile once in a while? After all, we were there to adopt an animal and further their cause.

This place is like the Apple store of dog rescues (only in its appearance-not high prices or ridiculous crowds). It is clean, well laid out, great people working and volunteering there, lots of individual animal information, and a lot of great dogs and cats looking for great homes! In case you didn't know NK stands for No Kill, which is fantastic because they really try and give every animal a great home, and in waiting for that great home NKLA provides a really great service to the animals. They really try and understand each animal and their needs, to place them in the best forever home situation they can. I like the service they are providing so much I have brought holiday dog treats and toys to them for the dogs and now just started to volunteer there walking and hanging out with the dogs. They are always looking for volunteers to come help out with the animals, so maybe you love animals but can't have one where you live you can come here and make some friends! They have their own parking lot on the side of the building to park. They have a fenced in area in the back to play with the dogs. They have gone above and beyond in trying to understand the dogs behaviors and needs and list them, so that you can better pick out a new best friend or friends! So if your looking for a couch potato to snuggle with, or an active buddy to run and explore with, come here and take a look!

Shelter itself is beautiful, and clean! Staff is mostly friendly- however (I recently just moved here so not sure if this is a California wide thing?) there were NO signs in the cat rooms asking to not touch any of the cats and I got scolded by a staff member for petting a kitty lol. I'm a volunteer at my local shelter which is mostly hands on with the kitty's as long as hand washing is involved. My only request is for this information to be shared to visitors at the front desk when checking in.. or if just visiting with the cats have a room available to play freely!

omg this place is awesome!! theres street parking (when i was leaving there was a meter cop going around giving tickets) they have a parking lot. place is very clean and nice and spacious. all workers are soo nice and helpful. the older lady with the grey curly hair was not so nice. anyways. the little tiny kittens are soo sweet. only they are all $25 it says. i will deffinitely be back. it seems like theres shelters everywhere

Strange experience here. When we arrived the woman at the door said we could play with up to 3 dogs we just need to remember their names and ask for them. Went to look at the dogs. From outside the rooms the facilities look nice and clean with touch screens about each dog. Once you go in, you see many of the dogs have poop or pee in their cages and seem lonely without the company that a lot of other adoption places provide. You also are not provided with any info about the dog besides their name, gender and age. Not even the breed - most just say "mixed breed". There was a sweet puppy we wanted to meet but another woman at the front desk said we couldn't play with the dog unless we went through the adoption process to fill in forms and have a counseling session. We left very confused.

I adopted my amazing dog Luna from NKLA two months ago and I couldn't be more thankful. Chris helped me deal with the adoption process and was super nice and informative. Plus Chris seemed like he actually cared about the animals which made the experience better. However, the staff at the front desk was rude and uninviting even though they knew I was adopting. They showed zero enthusiasm about the adoption and it was disappointing. I understand that not every adopter is serious and some often bring animals back but if they showed a little excitement or just plain kindness it could help lessen returns. Overall, NKLA has kept up communication and been helpful otherwise.

NKLA had wonderful facilities and take very good care of the animals there. However, it was an incredibly slow process to get to see the cats that we wanted to see. My main reason however for not giving them a full 5 stars was the drama that we were put through in adopting our cat. We met an incredibly sweet one and wanted to adopt her. The lady working there told us the cats name, so we went to the desk to adopt her, and they told us that she was not good for a family with children and had major issues. We were incredibly upset and started to drive home. On my drive home I pulled up their website and realized that they had given us the wrong cats name. The cat that we did go back for and ended up adopting is incredibly sweet and had no issues. I'm very glad that we got her, I just wish that we hadn't have had to go through that.

I just started volunteering at this facility. It is well kept, clean, and organized. Matt, the volunteer intake trainer/coordinator (I'm sure that's not his actual role, but that's one of the things he does) is a really positive and helpful person who, I can tell, is an integral part of helping the facility run smoothly. It must be difficult to work with so many animals in need, day after day, and still wake up every day wanting to make the world a better place; that's what these people do, and I couldn't be more grateful! This is a quality shelter - bright, caring, loving. I can't give enough praise to the generosity and attentiveness they give to the animals in their care. Most shelters are understaffed and do not operate (are not able to operate) in such a manner that allows for the animals to have some fraction of a semblance of a comfortable environment until they find their forever home. The doggies at this facility get multiple walks a day, plus enrichment time. The kitties get enrichment time as well; we are able to do interactive play them outside of their cubbies (if the kitties want to) and give them affection and love. My heart feels comforted knowing there are people who dedicate their lives to helping the most vulnerable of populations, and I'm proud to give this shelter 5 stars.

This pet adoption center is tops! This place has an "NK" (no kill!!) policy and all the furbabies stay indoor! Once you walk into this place, it smells clean and the entire place is kept clean at all times. All the dogs and cats here are spade & neutered. They have all been checked with a clean bill of health before they are up for adoption. To adopt a dog, prices range from the $200s to $300ish; and to adopt cats prices ranges from $120 to $250ish. Sometimes, they have specials for cat adoption for as low as "$0". Yes, free.....MEOW!! Prices vary depending on the age of the animal. I have been here couple of times now. Though I haven't adopt a furbaby from this place yet because all my kittens have came directly from the streets stray so far. However, if I am going to adopt, this place is THE place to do it! I highly recommend you visit this place if you haven't and are looking. I am impressed!!

I just can't say thank enough for all that you and your incredible team do! Ruth, you are an amazing woman for all your knowledge and information about the dogs. I wanted to take everyone home. But right now, I am so happy giving all my love to my 11 year old girl named Biscuit. I know that we will have a wonderful adventure together . Thank you all again, I'll be sure to send updates and photos.

This adoption center is one of the cleanest and modernized space ever! There are touch screens to view each animal which made me think that some of the photos were better than some people's linkedin profiles. The organization of animals by cats/dogs is professional with even sensor room lights, btw similar lights you would sense while walking down the grocery aisle of Ralphs. You know the ice cream section? Sadly, I was looking to adopt a kitten and the one kitten left was sleeping deeply in a box. I didn't want to disturb the kitten's peace so I left in peace.

Adopted my sweet sweet boy sparky from here and it was the best thing that we ever did! Now he's in his forever home going on 3 years! Living his best life getting spoiled going to hotels, hikes, road trips and even camping!

Found my best friend! I Just want to thank every single member of NKLA for their amazing work! I've had my beautiful kitty for three years (I took her home at 2 months) and cannot say nicer things about this place. The adoption process was so easy and thorough. They give you all of your pets medical history and make you feel so comfortable. I spent enough time with her before I got to take her home. I just felt the amount of love that everyone there has for these pets and how passionate everyone is. THANK YOU so much for giving me the opportunity to find my little furry friend. 100% recommend that everyone go here!